Waste Hauling Permits & Requirements

To qualify for a permit, you must provide:

• Application Information: Applicant’s name, address, contact information and if applicable, business name responsible contact person.
• Facility or Processor: Identify the licensed facility or processor to which the materials will be delivered for disposal, recycling, or other authorized processing.
• Hauling Method: identify the hauling method, such as self-haul, back haul or third-party hauling.
• Third- Party Hauler: If applicable, provide the name of the third-party hauler and any required authorization and/or licensing information.
• On-site Collection Containers: Provide appropriate containers for the collection of waste recyclable materials, and organics materials as applicable.
• Vehicle Compliance: An operational vehicle that complies with all applicable vehicle codes and requirements.
• Vehicle Authorization: Proof of vehicle ownership or authorized use.
• Insurance: Proof of required automobile insurance for vehicles used under the permit.

• Permit Fees: All applicable permits and annual renewal fees must be paid as required by the City.
• Duration: Permits are valid through December 31 of the year issued and must be renewed annually.
• Non-Transferable: Permits may not be transferred to another other business.
• Weekly Facility Delivery and Processing: All solid waste and organic materials loads must be delivered to a licensed facility for disposal, recycling or other authorized processing, at least once every seven days.
• Material Separation: All permit holders must ensure that all waste, recyclable materials, and organic materials are properly separated in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Approved Facility or Processor: Materials must be delivered to the licensed facility or processor identified in the permit.
• Hauling Responsibility: The Permittee is responsible for cleanup and damage resulting from hauling activity. Loads shall be properly tarped and secured during transport.  
• Third-Party Hauler Business License: Third Party Haulers are required to obtain and maintain a valid Culver City Business License.
• Education: Businesses must educate tenants and/or employees on proper waste sorting at least once per year.
• Compliance: The City may conduct inspections to verify compliance with all Permit requirements, with advance notice to the Permit holder.
  
  

All permit holders must document their hauling activities for each generator serviced, in compliance with state law (SB 1383) and City of Culver City’s Municipal codes. You are required to:

• Retain Documentation: Keep all gate tickets and weight receipts from approved facilities or processors
• Submission: Submit hauling records  by the City’s specified deadline, identifying the location serviced, materials hauled, date hauled, and total amounts (in tons or cubic yards) to the City in the format and frequency determined by the City.
• Method of Submission: Reports and all required supporting documentation shall be submitted by email or mail to the City department at the address or email provided on the form.
• Facility Details: Provide the names and addresses of all licensed facilities used for disposal, recycling or processing during the reporting period.
• Facility Changes: Any change to an approved facility or processor must be reported to the City.
• Permit and Reporting Information: include the reporting year and permit number and associated with this report.

Download Reporting & Recordkeeping Log(PDF, 193KB)